####018001411#### FNUS22 KWNS 170814 FWDDY2 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0214 AM CST Tue Dec 17 2024 Valid 181200Z - 191200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA... ...Synopsis... Amplified mid-level ridging is expected to continue over the western US through D2/Wed. Surface high pressure over the Great Basin will continue to intensify, supporting offshore flow across parts of southern CA. Santa Ana winds, in combination with low RH values, should allow for several hours of elevated to critical fire-weather conditions across southern CA. Offshore winds should gradually dissipate early D3/Thur as high pressure shifts eastward, ending the fire-weather risk. ...Southern California... Moderately strong high pressure in the Great Basin will drive offshore winds across parts of southern California D2/Wed. Winds will increase overnight D1/Tues, with gusts reaching 35-45 mph through the terrain-favored corridors. Several hours of critical fire weather conditions are expected across portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as RH decreases with daytime heating. Winds are expected to diminish during the afternoon/evening, with elevated fire-weather conditions ending into early D3/Thur. ..Lyons.. 12/17/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$